locals:
trip to the kern:
over the hill and into my first golden:
last spot of the day. I had a bit of an experience here. I hiked about a mile in and arrived at the river at dusk. I was surprised to see the river more closely resemble a spring creek than a freestone river. Flat, glassy water with trout sipping the surface. Now this was nothing like silver creek or the fall river - but I was a bit concerned about the 6' 3wt I held in my hand. Of course my 9' 4wt was in the truck. First cast.... bushes on the back cast. Second cast found the water, a gentle mend, and wham! I yanked the fly right out of the mouth of a heavy fish. I stepped away, ate a granola bar and took in the near dark surroundings. A few minutes later I approached the same spot to find fish rising again, albeit less frequently. Cast.... same result. This fish was not quite as heavy - but I yanked the fly right out. Of all the experiences and places I saw last week, I cant wait to get back to that spot at dusk!
Tight lines -
Tom Greek (with posting help from Daughter, Milla posting.php?mode=post&f=22# )
